Director of Counselling & Community Services

at  Saskatoon Community Clinic

OUT-OF-SCOPE DIRECTOR OF COUNSELLING & COMMUNITY SERVICES

Saskatoon Community Clinic is seeking an innovative Full-time Director of Counselling & Community Services to
lead our Counselling team. The Director of Counselling and Community Services is accountable for the efficient,
effective provision of Mental Health services to Community Clinic clients and staff by planning, organizing, directing
and controlling the department’s physical, financial and human resources in accordance with departmental and
Community Clinic mission, vision, policies and procedures.
The Director of Counselling and Community Services is expected to adhere to professional standards, Provincial
Legislation and licensing requirements of their licensing body. The Director of Counselling and Community Services is a
participating member of management committees.
The Director of Counselling & Community Services leads, manages and supervises their team in the provision of

high-quality counselling services. As such, the Director will:

• Provide high-quality mental health services to SCC clients by developing and implementing short- and long-

term objectives, and policies and procedures for those services in collaboration with department staff,

management, and responsible parties outside the Saskatoon Community Clinic.

• Ensure competent and appropriate staffing by developing job descriptions, recruitment; interviewing, hiring,

training, performance evaluation, clinical and administrative supervision, remedial actions and discipline.

Experience with managing in a unionized environment is essential;

• Plan for and respond to urgent priorities and clinical initiatives through management of the Counselling

waitlist;

• Ensure that staff continue to meet the requirements of their licensing bodies on an ongoing basis, and are

current members in good standing of their professional associations;

• Advise the Executive Director of the ongoing and developmental needs of the Counselling and Community

Services Department and propose plans for the maintenance and enhanced development of the

department’s services and resources;

• Ensure the effective financial management of the department including the annual development of the

budget, implementing, monitoring and controlling expenditures;

• Plan, implement and coordinate education for departmental staff or clinic staff as relates to their interaction

with the department and clinic physicians. This includes orientation, in-service training, and continuing

education;

• Ensure efficient and effective day-to-day management and operation of the department by activities such as

staff scheduling, payroll, equipment acquisition / maintenance / safety, acquisition of materials and supplies

for departmental use. Evaluate and implement new methodologies and operational procedures;

• Facilitate continuous improvement in service by providing leadership, guidance and direction to staff. Ensure

the quality of services by implementing and monitoring both internal and external quality assurance

programmes;

• Participate as an active member of the Leadership Team at all meetings, and any sub-committees as needed;
• Provide reports and statistical information in a concise and timely manner. Manage documentation of

workload statistics;

• Work closely with all Saskatoon Community Clinic physicians and staff, and liaise with other providers on

behalf of SCC physicians regarding client needs in order to facilitate high quality care.

Qualifications required include:

• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience
• Experience in an in-patient or community based mental health or counselling setting
• Minimum of a Master’s Level University Degree in a related discipline
• Registration and member in good standing with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers or

Saskatchewan College of Psychologists

• Malpractice Liability insurance
• Knowledge of Primary Health and the Cooperative model
• Demonstrated knowledge, training and proficiency in suicide risk assessment, individual counselling, family

counselling, couples counselling, treatment of acute and chronic mental illness, addictions and dual diagnosis
disorders), and chronic health problems that undermine the patient’s ability to cope effectively and solve

problems

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated computer skills and knowledge
• Demonstrated knowledge in financial, facility, and human resource management
• Experience working within community-based health /social service organization
• Demonstrated knowledge in team building, consultative, decision-making, problem-solving, cooperative and

collaborative skills
SALARY: Per Department Heads Contract with CHSA
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
Apply by Sept 3, 2024 to: Director of Human Resources
455 2nd Avenue North
Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C2
jobs@communityclinic.ca
We are committed to employment equity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. People of aboriginal ancestry, people
with disabilities, visible minorities are invited to identify themselves as members of these designated groups when they apply

Please refer the Job description for details